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Owlchemy Labs Announces Plans For COOwl Andrew Eiche To Step Into CEOwl Role, Continuing Company’s Mission to Push VR Forward

Devin Reimer steps down after 12 years of transforming the studio into one of the first commercially successful VR companies

AUSTIN, TEXAS – February 16, 2023 – Today, Owlchemy Labs announced that company Chief Operating Owl (COOwl), Andrew Eiche, will step into the Chief Executive Owl (CEOwl) role starting on March 3, 2023. Eiche will continue to maintain the studio’s current course of creating high-quality Virtual Reality (VR) experiences. Eiche will also manage the company’s ongoing efforts into VR development and hand tracking, while maintaining Owlchemy’s mission statement of making “VR for Everyone.”

Sword Dueling VR Game ‘Broken Edge’ Rolls Out Free Update featuring Viking and Themed Arena

Fast Travel Games and TREBUCHET also reveal developer roadmap detailing upcoming content updates, features, and more

STOCKHOLM – February 15, 2023 – Fast Travel Games and developer TREBUCHET today released the first free content update for the multiplayer VR sword fighting game Broken Edge. The update introduces the mighty Viking and his themed arena to the game. The developer also revealed a post-launch development roadmap for Broken Edge, including additional fighters, gameplay features, and quality-of-life improvements for an enhanced sword-fighting experience.

ASMODEE USA APPOINTS JULIEN SHARP AS GM / COUNTRY MANAGER, US

Roseville, MN – February 3, 2023 – Asmodee USA announced today that Julien Sharp, former Head of US Marketing for Games, Plush and Outdoor at Spin Master, has been appointed as GM / Country Manager, US. Sharp will be based in Minneapolis at Asmodee’s US Distribution offices, and will report to Steve Buckmaster, Global Head of Distribution for Asmodee Group.

Dixit, the Modern Classic, Meets the Disney Universe!

PARIS — February 1, 2023 — Today, innovative board game publisher Libellud announced its first collaboration with Disney, the world’s premier entertainment company, with the introduction of Dixit Disney. This new, standalone game in the Dixit universe, is based on the beloved themes and characters found in Disney and Pixar films.

Mask Up and Power On as Kamen Rider returns to Puzzle & Dragons

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – February 1, 2023 – It’s time for robotic shock and awe as Kamen Rider returns to Puzzle & Dragons, GungHo Online Entertainment’s hit mobile puzzle game. Today through February 14, cyborgs battle it out in this limited-time collaboration with new and returning characters from previous Kamen Rider collaborations. Save civilians and give villains an old-fashioned Rider Kick in seven event-exclusive dungeons.

Enjoy a Collaborative Spin on a Classic with Timeline Twist, Launching Spring 2023

Launching Spring 2023, gather your team and work together to place historical events on a chronological timeline

PARIS — January 24, 2023 — Today Zygomatic and Asmodee announced their latest title, Timeline Twist, a reimagination of the popular Timeline series. With a focus on cooperative strategic gameplay, Timeline Twist challenges players to work together and place historical event cards in chronological order. Timeline Twist is planned for a Spring 2023 release on the Asmodee store and at select retailers for an anticipated MSRP of $16.99 USD.

Asmodee Announces SETUP, The Family Game of Tiles and Tactics

*Match, stack, and score in this strategic reinvention of rummy, releasing April 1, 2023*

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — January 24, 2023 — Asmodee and Bezzerwizzer Studio today announced the April 1 global launch of SETUP, a tile-based spin on the popular rummy genre suitable for players of all ages. SETUP reboots the classic game with players building sets of suits or numbers in all directions! This accessible yet strategic title challenges players to master tile placement to accumulate points, while trying to avoid giving points to an opponent. SETUP is available for pre-order from the Asmodee store and select retailers for an MSRP of $29.99.

7 Wonders Edifice, A New Expansion to the Hit Civilization Building Board Game, Revealed

Ally with your rivals to build majestic Edifices or face the consequences in 7 Wonders’ most accessible expansion, releasing February 24

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – January 20, 2023 – Today, Asmodee and Repos Production announced 7 Wonders Edifice, the next expansion to the award-winning 7 Wonders board game. Launching February 24, 7 Wonders Edifice allows players to earn rewards by participating in the building of communal edifices. Through simple rules and a quick setup, 7 Wonders Edifice creates an approachable experience for new and skilled 7 Wonders players. 7 Wonders Edifice is available for pre-order from the Asmodee store and select retailers for an MSRP of $29.99.